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[28 Feb 2008 | One Comment | 159 views]

As an aspiring photographer I wanted to display some of my work.
Photography has been a passion for me, however I have not had any formal training. I would like to be accomplished and have people admire my sense of art, however I still have a lot to learn. Only recently have I purchased equipment that is necessary for any professional photographer, and slowly I have begun to self teach settings for proper exposure and composition of style. A mix of some of my earlier photos as well …

Wine Industry »

[28 Feb 2008 | No Comment | 97 views]

Receive special offers from local wineries.
Napa Valley Vintners has helped to establish an opportunity for locals to get special treatment. Show your driver’s license to get select discounts, private tours and complimentary wine tasting.
For a list of offers www.napavintners.com

Featured, Restaurants »

[28 Feb 2008 | Comments Off | 409 views]
Napa Restaurant Corkage Fee

Most restaurants charge, but here are a few exceptions.
 

The corkage fee is a convenience fee charged by restaurants for wines from outside their cellars. They are missing out on a big source of revenue when you bring your own wine.
 

– Bring unusual wines.
– Bring wines aged in your cellar.
– Bring wines that are available only at the winery.
– Bring wines that are at least as much as their least expensive bottle.
– It is customary to offer the waiter and the sommelier a taste.
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